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Immigrant Roots of Mega Millionaires
Millionaire Corner September 13, 2012 First and second generation Americans make up a disproportionate share of the nation’s mega millionaire investors, according to the latest Millionaire Corner research, which tracks a high degree of upward mobility among Americans born in another country, or who have foreign-born parents. Twelve percent… Read More
U., USU Presidents Call for Immigration Reform
Deseret News September 13, 2012 SALT LAKE CITY — Two Utah college presidents joined their colleagues around the country calling for immigration reform to provide more green cards for foreign-born students who earn graduate degrees. University of Utah President David Pershing and Utah State University President Stan Albrecht were… Read More
Latino Immigrants As Job Creators
Voxxi September 13, 2012 CFR’s Renewing America initiative just released a new report by Alexandra Starr, a fellow at the New America Foundation, titled “Latino Immigrant Entrepreneurs: How to Capitalize on Their Economic Potential.” Many people view low-skilled immigrants as an economic burden because they produce few income taxes. Read More
Mayor Bloomberg Gives Washington Economic Tips
The Epoch Times September 13, 2012 NEW YORK—Mayor Michael Bloomberg has long been lauding the city’s economic recovery to New Yorkers. On Wednesday, he showcased his advice to Washington. Bloomberg’s speech at a forum hosted by The Economic Club of Washington, D.C. came at an appropriate time. This week… Read More
Low-Skilled Immigrant Workers Are Vital Contributors To The Economy
Forbes September 12, 2012 The Republican National Committee reformed its immigration platform this month to favor a new guest worker program. Unfortunately, the party still seems unwilling to accept permanent low-skilled immigrants. These workers are critical to America’s future competitiveness, yet they have received little GOP attention compared to… Read More
Seattle Tech Community Calls for Reform of H-1B Visa Program
Puget Sound Business Journal September 7, 2012 For Seattle-area businesses, immigration reform is more than a political football to be thrown around before elections; it’s a issue with serious implications for them. Tech companies from around the Puget Sound area came together early Friday morning to discuss immigration reform… Read More
Should Highly Skilled International Students Be Given Green Cards?
Forbes September 4, 2012 The short answer is yes; yes we should grant more highly-skilled, highly-educated immigrants green cards. For purely selfish American reasons, the answer is yes. Highly skilled immigrants are productive, net-positive members of American society, just like highly skilled Americans. This country has a certain median… Read More
CUNY F-1 International Student May Seek Roundabout Route to Permanent Residency
New York Daily News September 7, 2012 Q. I came in United States with an F-1 international student visa at age 18. I am about to get my bachelor’s degree from a CUNY college, having maintained my student status. Since I came here after having turned 16, I know… Read More
Immigrants Keep America Young
VOXXI September 4, 2012 Japan has the oldest population in the world, with a declining labor force and shrinking economy. Is the United States going the way of Japan? As a matter of fact, the entire world population is rapidly aging, with Japan the oldest; one-fourth of its population… Read More
Are We Missing the Opportunity to Ensure America’s Economic Future?
Forbes September 4, 2012 As the election draws near, the platforms of the major parties and the positions of their candidates are beginning to come into focus. As I observe this evolving political landscape, I can’t help thinking that this is a pivotal time in U.S. history. During the… Read More
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